flexibleness

flex·i·ble  (flks-bl)

adj.

1.

a. Capable of being bent or flexed; pliable.

b. Capable of being bent repeatedly without injury or damage.

2. Susceptible to influence or persuasion; tractable.

3. Responsive to change; adaptable: a flexible schedule.

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[From Latin flexibilis, from flexus, past participle of flectere, to bend.]

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flexi·bili·ty, flexi·ble·ness n.

flexi·bly adv.

Synonyms: flexible, elastic, resilient, supple
These adjectives refer literally to what is capable of withstanding stress without injury and figuratively to what can undergo change or modification: a flexible wire; flexible plans; an elastic rubber band; an elastic interpretation of the law; thin, resilient copper; a resilient temperament; supple suede; a supple mind.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	flexibleness - the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped flexibility malleability, plasticity - the property of being physically malleable; the property of something that can be worked or hammered or shaped without breaking bendability, pliability - the property of being easily bent without breaking whip - (golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club
	2.	flexibleness - the quality of being adaptable or variable; "he enjoyed the flexibility of his working arrangement" flexibility adaptability - the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances wiggle room - flexibility of interpretation or of options; "the request left some wiggle room for future restructuring"